Mcp Server Nasa
What is Mcp Server Nasa
mcp_server_nasa is a demonstration server designed for integrating with NASA’s Near Earth Object (NEO) API, allowing users to retrieve information about near-Earth objects based on specific dates.
Use cases
Use cases include developing educational tools for teaching astronomy, creating applications that monitor near-Earth objects for potential hazards, and integrating NEO data into scientific research projects.
How to use
To use mcp_server_nasa, clone the repository and run the installation command ‘uv install’. Configure your MCP server settings in your LLM using the provided example configuration file, and ensure to add your API key in ‘apiconfig.py’.
Key features
Key features include the ability to retrieve NEO information by date, a command-line interface for easy server management, and integration with the Claude desktop application for enhanced functionality.
Where to use
mcp_server_nasa can be used in fields such as space research, education, and software development, particularly for applications that require access to astronomical data and NEO tracking.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Overview
What is Mcp Server Nasa
mcp_server_nasa is a demonstration server designed for integrating with NASA’s Near Earth Object (NEO) API, allowing users to retrieve information about near-Earth objects based on specific dates.
Use cases
Use cases include developing educational tools for teaching astronomy, creating applications that monitor near-Earth objects for potential hazards, and integrating NEO data into scientific research projects.
How to use
To use mcp_server_nasa, clone the repository and run the installation command ‘uv install’. Configure your MCP server settings in your LLM using the provided example configuration file, and ensure to add your API key in ‘apiconfig.py’.
Key features
Key features include the ability to retrieve NEO information by date, a command-line interface for easy server management, and integration with the Claude desktop application for enhanced functionality.
Where to use
mcp_server_nasa can be used in fields such as space research, education, and software development, particularly for applications that require access to astronomical data and NEO tracking.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Content
MCP Server for NASA API integration.
NASA NEO API request by date
- Near Earth Object information retrieval by date
Clone repo and run:
uv install
Add you mcp server config to your LLM
Example Claude config file (claude_desktop_config.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"<PATH TO YOUR PY>",
"run",
"main.py"
]
}
}
}
Tools:
getNeo()
- add your own api key in apiconfig.py (eg: apiconfig.example.py)
{
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"name": "getNeo",
"arguments": {
"start_date": "<START_DATE>",
"end_date": "<END_DATE>"
},
"_meta": {
"progressToken": 0
}
}
}
Other instructions (uv examples)
Create environment
uv init mcp-server-demo
cd mcp-server-demo
uv add "mcp[cli]"
uv run mcp
Usage: mcp [OPTIONS] COMMAND [ARGS]
MCP development tools
- Options
–help
Commands
version > Show the MCP version
dev > Run a MCP server with the MCP Inspector
run > Run a MCP Server
install > Install a MCP server in the Claude desktop app
Example (open MCP dev Inspector):
uv run mcp dev <MYPYTHONFILE>
# Example output:
Starting MCP inspector...
⚙️ Proxy server listening on port <PORT>
🔍 MCP Inspector is up and running at http://127.0.0.1:<PORT> 🚀
Dev Tools Supporting MCP
The following are the main code editors that support the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
